Using a kitchen designer can benefit homeowner during remodel

Choosing to utilize a designer when renovating one’s kitchen can make a world of difference in the efficiency and ease of the project, as well as satisfaction with the final results.

A high-end kitchen designer is a skilled professional, trained to consider all the options of the area and materials, ensuring that everything is in the right location. The designer will ask the homeowner questions to attain a general idea of how the space is going to be used. For example: Does the sink have a good workable space around it? Is there sufficient lighting where especially needed? Is storage space being maximized? Is there plenty of open space with the kitchen and family room connected for social interaction?

“We’re a full design firm,” said Sergei Kaminskiy, president and CEO of Kaminskiy Design & Remodeling. “We take the client from their initial concept and we build on that by asking questions and coming up with a final design for them. We learn exactly what they want, their timeline, and the budget they have set aside for the project. We take care of all measuring and carefully consider the pros and cons of all material selected. Using our computer software, we can show them what their kitchen will look like when it’s complete. We take care of every step from start to finish.”

After the meeting with the Kaminskiy design team, the designers go back to the office and plug all the information into their computer software program. They can design the entire project in their design center utilizing all the information obtained from the initial design meeting. Clients are then invited back into the design center showroom to review the designs in 3D format. This is when the homeowner can see in precise detail every location of every space.

“Once the client sees the design, they are happy to sign the contract and move forward to the shopping trip,” said Sergei. “This is an exciting part of the remodel, because this is when our senior designer contacts the vendors and takes the homeowner shopping for fixtures, appliances countertops/tile as well as lighting. She then includes all the selected items in a presentation packet for the client to review before getting started on the kitchen remodeling process.”

“Ultimately when the project is complete, and our clients are using their kitchen,” continued Sergei, “we want them to know we put a lot of thought into how the kitchen is laid out. We put together a showpiece for them. You know this is a high end design. The most important part of the process to us is building a relationship with the client. We believe that word of mouth is important and we want our clients to come back for their next project. We always make sure we follow through and do what we promise.”